Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Thursday, 19 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 1998. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what progress he has made in his review of the problem of car clocking; and when he expects to bring forward legislation on this matter.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress he has made in his review of the problem of car clocking; and when he expects to bring forward legislation on this matter. [31187] Ms Glenda Jackson: The Government recognise the seriousness of the offence of clocking. A voluntary mileage recording system, administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, was introduced in 1992. Recent changes to the vehicle registration system have brought about a welcome increase in compliance. A review to consider whether this system should become mandatory has concluded that there should be no change at present. The subject will be kept under review in the light of further experience of the voluntary system.

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